Bus Attendant

Michigan Association of School Boards; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick/personal days

Job summary

Michigan Association of School Boards is seeking a Bus Attendant to support students during transportation and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed. The role requires assisting students with mobility, ensuring safe transport on designated routes, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness and safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, a clean driving record, and completion of first aid training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• No more than 6 points on driving record.
• Must complete first aid training courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs on and off the vehicle and secure wheelchairs.
• Communicate appropriately with students, parents and staff.
• Clean and disinfect the vehicle and maintain its exterior.
• Substitute for a bus driver and support pre/post-trip responsibilities.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Ensure regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deadline: October 10, 2026
District/Organization: Jackson County Intermediate School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Hourly

Summary: Provide support to students who require additional assistance during transportation and serve as a substitute bus driver when needed. Ensure safe and timely transport of students along designated routes in accordance with established schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists with special needs of students, including:

• Assist students in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and secure wheelchairs on the bus.
• Manage student behavior problems.
• Position students.
• Lift students.
• Restrain students as necessary, consistent with training.
• Monitor conduct of students.
• Assist students with other needs as identified.

2.Communicate in an appropriate fashion with students, parents and employees.

3.Clean and disinfect vehicle – including sweeping, washing, mopping and cleaning exterior of vehicle.

4.Substitute for bus driver. Bus driver responsibilities include but are not limited to pre- and post-trip inspections, planning routes, fueling the bus and many of the responsibilities listed for Attendants.

5.Administer first aid.

7.Load and unload equipment, materials, etc.

8.Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.

9.Various other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent education and experience. Must have no more than 6 points on driving record. Must be able to successfully complete and to utilize courses in first aid techniques.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Must be 18 years of age. Must have and maintain a Michigan driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, class B designation with C, P and S endorsements, and pass the air brakes test, before the end of probationary period. Must have a good driving record at time of hire and throughout the term of employment. (Reasonable accommodation may be considered for the licensing requirement.)

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, students and parents. Ability to read and understand maps. Ability to pass State Bus Driver Skill Test, State Bus Driver Written Test, Department of Transportation physical including drug test, and MDE Basic Training Program. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of others.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. Placement on Bus Attendant’s salary schedule is dependent upon qualifications and experience. New employee starting hourly pay is $19.00. Newly hired attendants will be eligible for employer-paid health insurances ONLY for the employee. The employee will be eligible to pay the additional cost to add eligible family members through a deduction from the employee’s pay; paid long-term disability and life insurance; paid sick and personal business days.